Toni Atkins on running to become California's first lesbian governor (exclusive)
Atkins, an experienced California lawmaker, has just received the LGBTQ+ Victory Fund's endorsement.
December 17, 2024
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Meet the Candidates: Oregon's Kate Brown
Kate Brown has already made history as the first LGBT female governor and the first bisexual, but now she's hoping to be elected to finish what she started.
November 3, 2016
Oregon's Kate Brown Reelected, First Bisexual Governor in U.S.
Brown and newly-elected Jared Polis are the country's only LGBTQ governors.
November 7, 2018
How Oregon Suddenly Changed Bisexual Visibility
Oregon's Kate Brown and the sudden change in bisexual visibility.
May 19, 2015
Oregon to Ban 'Ex-Gay' Therapy for Minors
The Oregon Senate today followed the House in passing a bill banning the practice, which Gov. Kate Brown is expected to sign into law.
May 7, 2015
Oregon's Gov. on 'Heartbreaking' School Shooting
Oregon Gov. Kate Brown somberly addressed the media this afternoon, informing them that 13 people are dead after a 20-year-old gunman opened fire at Umpqua Community College.
October 1, 2015
More Than 50 of Our Favorite LGBTQ+ Moms
Our community's out moms could use some more visibility — and a big thank you too.
May 12, 2024
Female couples are helping to keep Portland queer
Multnomah County, Ore., which includes Portland, has the largest proportion of female couples of any large or medium-sized county in the U.S.
September 5, 2024
Oregon's Kate Brown Dealing With Oil Spill
Oil is spilling into a nearby river after a train derailment.
June 5, 2016
Bi Oregon Gov. Kate Brown Commutes All Death Sentences
Brown, the nation's first out bisexual governor, changed the sentences to life in prison without parole.
December 14, 2022
This Bi Oregonian Will Be Nation's First Out Governor
Openly bisexual secretary of state Kate Brown may become the 37th governor of Oregon.
February 13, 2015
Tucker Carlson Lays Into Bisexual Governor Because She Wed a Man
The Fox News troll attacked Gov. Kate Brown of Oregon for her identity, inexplicably connecting it to the COVID cases in her state.
August 30, 2021
17 History-Making LGBTQ+ Women in Politics
For Women's History Month, we present women from our community who've broken ground in U.S. politics and government.
March 10, 2023
13 Times Tucker Carlson Should Have Been Fired
Fox News wouldn’t even let him say goodbye.
April 24, 2023
Lesbian Toni Atkins announces run for California governor in 2026
Atkins enters a crowded field seeking to succeed Gavin Newsom, who is term-limited.
January 19, 2024
Could Toni Atkins Be California's First Lesbian Governor?
Atkins, who has broken ground as a leader of both legislative chambers, is seriously considering a run.
November 21, 2023
Oregon Gov.: We Will Welcome Syrian Refugees
Oregon Gov. Kate Brown, the nation's first openly LGBT governor, is responding to growing anti-refugee sentiment with a welcoming warmth.
November 18, 2015
Oregon Gov. Kate Brown: Won't Send Guard Troops to Mexico Border
The governor says Trump's plan to militarize the border is wrongheaded and a distraction.
April 5, 2018
Kate Brown, First Openly LGBT Governor, Assumes Office With Pointed Inauguration Speech
Kate Brown took office as Oregon's governor Wednesday, promising to leave behind the political scandal that has plagued the state recently.
February 18, 2015
Oregon Eases Birth Certificate Changes for Trans People
A bill signed into law by Gov. Kate Brown today will make the process simpler, cheaper, and more private.
May 18, 2017
Bisexual Governor Talks About Her Sexuality at Commencement
The uncharacteristically personal graduation speech by Oregon Gov. Kate Brown was aimed at helping the graduates understand the importance of being true to themselves.
May 23, 2016